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Entice yourself to retreat into a forgotten world where the sound of native birds abound; bathe in natural soda springs to relax and rejuvenate your mind, body and soul; indulge your body on the massage table; in the hands of an expert guide catch yourself a couple of rainbow trout, have it sashimi and/or smoked for dinner with organic vegetables, local fruits of the season in fabulous desserts and your choice of wine from a great cellar; then allow the water movements outside your bedroom to comfort you in a deep tranquil sleep.Rate is for two people. Each extra guest is $50 per night. 6 guests in Lodge and 2 in detached cottage with own facilities.

The lodge is located on a peaceful, quiet lake. It felt like we were the only ones here! The kids loved feeding the swans and my husband liked the kayaks and fishing. Tony and Jude were so kind as to have freshly made bread and...More

We wanted somewhere with access to thermal areas near to Rotorua but with peace and quiet. Waiotapu and Waimangu are within comfortable driving distance. Rainbow Trout Lodge didn't disappoint, and had the added advantage of being an excellent place to see a wide variety of...More

Date of stay: December 2016

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Thank,you for choosing Rainbow Trout Lodge we appreciated having you share our piece of Paradice come back anytime. Kind regards Jude and Tony

Wow wow wow..... we held our wedding here and bought four Australian friends with us to stay... this place is paradise on earth. Aside from the afternoon of our wedding it didn't stop raining. However this didnt detract from the beauty of the view of...More

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Local ActivitiesRainbow Trout Lodge is situated on State Highway 30, approximately 35 minutes from Rotorua central, 25 minutes from Rotorua Airport; 45 minutes from Whakatane; and 50 minutes from Tauranga . The Lodge is nestled on the shores of Lake Rotoehu, one of a cluster of 16 lakes in the area. It is where, in 1823, Hongi Hika and his warriors paddled and dragged their canoes to fight the Arawa people on Lake Rotorua. A delightful, short 45 minute walk through Hongi's Track, amongst native bush, replicating part of the journey, is a few minutes drive from the Lodge.Charles P.T. Royal a local Maori man who was the New Zealand Innovative Chef of the Year 2003; Winner of the New Zealabd Cusine Magazine & Matua Valley wines Award winner for innovation and Excellence 2004-2006 is...
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Local ActivitiesRainbow Trout Lodge is situated on State Highway 30, approximately 35 minutes from Rotorua central, 25 minutes from Rotorua Airport; 45 minutes from Whakatane; and 50 minutes from Tauranga . The Lodge is nestled on the shores of Lake Rotoehu, one of a cluster of 16 lakes in the area. It is where, in 1823, Hongi Hika and his warriors paddled and dragged their canoes to fight the Arawa people on Lake Rotorua. A delightful, short 45 minute walk through Hongi's Track, amongst native bush, replicating part of the journey, is a few minutes drive from the Lodge.Charles P.T. Royal a local Maori man who was the New Zealand Innovative Chef of the Year 2003; Winner of the New Zealabd Cusine Magazine & Matua Valley wines Award winner for innovation and Excellence 2004-2006 is available for guided bush walks locally with Maori lunches and guided Maori food tours.

Hinehopu Golf Club, is a four minute drive from your Lodge and is available to green fee players. It is a delightful country course surrounded by magnificent bush and high bluffs.

Waitangi Soda Springs is a totally natural, well developed yet simple thermal spring with onsite local Iwi management by Chiefie and Joanne which is a minutes' drive from the Lodge. The water has wonderful therapeutic qualities and is regularly used by locals and visitors.

Whakatane township, situated on the East Coast is a 45 minute drive from Rainbow Trout Lodge, and is a delightful day trip offering miles of sandy beaches and some of the finest salt water fishing in New Zealand. It is renowned for it's Yellow fin Tuna and Marlin fishing during the summer months with excellent catches of Snapper and Terakihi both excellent white fleshed eating fish.

White Island is an active volcano thirty miles off the East Coast of New Zealand. Helicopter flights operate scheduled daily services to the Island from Rotorua.